Cultural Diversity Vocabulary and Concepts

What does “cultural norm” mean?

• A law everyone must follow

• A common practice in a particular culture

• An unusual habit

• A universal tradition

Which of the following is an example of a cultural norm?

• Eating with chopsticks in Japan

• Speaking only English worldwide

• Driving on the left everywhere

• Wearing uniforms in every country

What does “stereotype” mean?

• A positive opinion about others

• A fixed and oversimplified idea about a group

• A type of cultural festival

• A fair judgment

Why are cultural norms important?

• They provide order and predictability in society

• They make everyone the same

• They are universal rules

• They replace traditions

What is an example of cultural diversity?

• Everyone speaking the same language

• Different clothing styles in different countries

• One universal holiday for all

• All countries following the same religion

What does “empathy” mean?

• Understanding and sharing someone else’s feelings

• Judging people based on appearances

• Avoiding communication with others

• Pretending to care about someone

Which is a sign of respecting cultural diversity?

• Ignoring other traditions

• Learning about different cultural norms

• Expecting everyone to follow your customs

• Avoiding people from other cultures

If a tourist bows to greet someone in Japan, they are:

• Disrespecting local customs

• Following a cultural norm

• Showing a stereotype

• Avoiding communication

Cultural norms are the same in every country.

• True

• False

Respecting cultural differences shows emotional intelligence.

• True

• False